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Engine will not fire

Tiny
JWTHASWELL
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  • 1998 MERCURY SABLE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
The car sat in driveway for four years. It ran good when parked. I installed a new battery. It turns over fast. I filled the tank with high octane fuel and the engine still would not fire. Ignition problem?
Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 AT 6:25 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you getting any spark to the plugs? Is the security light staying on?
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 AT 7:55 PM
Tiny
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What security? There is no alarm.
How do you know if the plugs are getting spark?
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Thursday, June 30th, 2016 AT 11:35 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

If I may, here is a guide on how to check the ignition system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

and here is one to check some more things which will help you out,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let us know what you find, we are here to help

Best, Ken
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Thursday, June 30th, 2016 AT 4:15 PM

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